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Sip, Shop, Savor, Enjoy
By Dixie Hall, President, Mission Hills BID and owner of DixiePops August is one of the rare months where there is literally no major holiday or evenodd ball made up days to celebrate. So we decided to create our own August holiday tradition by holding a “follower” drive to increase traffic to our Instagram page. […]
Curebound Announces $3.2 Million Raised at Padres Pedal the Cause
On World Without Cancer Day, Curebound, a San Diego-based 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization that raises and invests strategic funding in translational cancer research projects, has announced a record-breaking fundraising year for Padres Pedal the Cause. The signature event, held on April 9th at Petco Park, brought 2,200 participants together in the fight against cancer for one […]
Lunchtime Lectures for Lifetime Learners at the Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Lifetime Learners and Friends upcoming Lunch ‘n’ Learns for 2022 will be held the second and fourth Mondays of the month from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, July 1 Veronica Aponte, Museum of Photographic Arts presents information on two current exhibitions: environmental issues and portrait images. On Monday, July 25 a speaker for the Alzheimer’s […]
Cocktails for a Cause Raises Much Needed Funds
On Sunday, June 5 at JULEP, local nonprofit Promises2Kids held their Cocktails for a Cause event featuring the Brighter Futures Ball Drop – both presented by Carmel Mountain Preschool. Other sponsors who made this event possible include: Prize Sponsor – GEICO, Champagne Sponsor – Crushed, Putting Green Sponsor – SD Homes By Carrie, Photo Booth […]
Birch Aquarium Presents Opening Date for Beyster Family Little Blue Penguins
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego announced July 12, 2022 as the opening date for Beyster Family Little Blue Penguins– the biggest addition to Birch Aquarium at Scripps in 30 years. Beyster Family Little Blue Penguins follows the world’s smallest penguins on their journey from hatchlings to adults, highlighting the challenges they face in […]
Popular Mezcal Bar and Kitchen Relaunches Weekend Brunch
Just in time for summer, mezcal bar and kitchen Tahona in Old Town, located at 2414 San Diego Avenue, announces the return of its Oaxaca-inspired brunch service, beginning Sunday, June 12 and available thereafter each Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Notably, this marks the first time Tahona’s once-popular brunch will be served since early 2020 – and now, […]
Little Italy Is Alive with Summer Activity
Enjoy Italian cinema under the stars during the Little Italy Summer Film Festival running every Saturday from Monday, July 4 through Saturday, September 3. These amazing Italian films, complete with English subtitles, will make you feel like you’re in Italy for the night! Feel free to bring your own picnic, snacks and blanket to enjoy the show. […]
Mission Hills Red Bungalow
By Lauren Carter Please help us preserve and protect the iconic red bungalow (formerly Maison En Provence) at 820 Fort Stockton! This beloved duplex home is the heart and soul of downtown Mission Hills and one of the most recognized historic structures in the neighborhood. It seems everyone has a special memory about the beautiful […]
Cygnet Theatre
“Cabaret,”theeight-time Tony Award-winning musical runs from Wednesday, July 13 through Sunday, August 21 at Cygnet Theater, located at 4040 Twiggs Street in San Diego Old Town Historic State Park, and features music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb and book by Joe Masteroff and is directed by Cygnet’s Artistic Director, Sean Murray. “Cabaret” depicts the interlocking stories of a cabaret singer, an American […]
The Old Globe
The Old Globe recently announced the cast and creative team for the Globe-commissioned, world-premiere adaptation “Dial M for Murder” by Frederick Knott and adapted by acclaimed playwright Jeffrey Hatcher (“Scotland Road,” “Wait Until Dark”). This modern classic is directed in high style by Globe veteran Stafford Arima (“Allegiance,” “Red Velvet”). Performances begin July 21 and due to popular demand have already been extended by one week through […]
